Yakfinities #70 has concluded and we’ve got nearly 150 customs in the roundup report!
Check it out, and see which Yakkers are walking away with free figures after the jump!
LEGO Celebrates 20 Year of Star Wars
Nerdist.com has posted the first official look at five new sets being released to commemorated LEGO’s 20 year partnership with Star Wars. Each set includes a special minifigure recreated in the original style it was produced and carries a special 20th Anniversary logo on the back and baseplate.
The Ultimate Giveaway: The HasLab Sail Barge
We are ONE MONTH from the release of the HasLab Sail Barge and we felt this was the perfect time to reveal our partnership with DorksideToys in announcing The Ultimate Giveaway: The HasLab Jabba’s Sail Barge*.
That’s right! One lucky fan will have the opportunity to win their very own Sail Barge. But wait there’s more! If you are attending Star Wars Celebration Chicago, you will get the chance at a second Barge to be given away via DorksideToys at their SWCC booth.
Full details will be announced as we get closer to the barge’s release date next month and Celebration Chicago in April.
*Giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or promoted by Disney, Lucasfilm, Star Wars Celebration, ReedPop and/or Hasbro.
Yak’s Top Ten: Creatures
Yak’s Top Ten is back for another round, with the theme switching over to Creatures.
What creatures do you want to see made in The Vintage Collection from? Post your TVC wish list HERE.
You can also do the same thing for the 6″ scale line in The Black Series. Post your 6″ TBS wish list right HERE.
Note: Wish lists may also be posted in the comments section of this article. You may post both a TVC and TBS list, but please do not post your wish lists in this comments section AND in the forums. And please indicate if you’re referring to TVC or TBS with each list.
Sponsor News: TVC Wave 4 In Stock at DorksideToys
Sponsor DorksideToys currently has cases of the Vintage Collection Wave 4 in stock. If you’re an opener, they also have non-mint singles available of Saelt-Marae (Yak Face), Scarif Trooper and Klaatu (Skiff Guard) as well for $10.99 each.
Rumor Report: 6″ Black Series Commander Gree Available Again Soon
For those that missed out on the first release of the Toys”R”Us Exclusive 6″ Black Series Commander Gree from 2017, word is (via the 6″ Black Series Collectors group on Facebook) that he may be available sometime again in the near future as distributors have started receiving solicitations and opening preorders again.
Walgreens Exclusive POP! Jango Fett Now Available
Walgreens has opened orders for their exclusive POP! Jango Fett (Preflight) figure online.
Thanks to @DisFunko for the heads-up.
Update: No longer available.
Solo Grabs Oscar Nomination For Visual Effects
Solo: A Star Wars Story managed to snag an Oscar nomination in the Visual Effects category for this year’s Academy Awards. It will have stiff competition against films like Avengers: Infinity War and Ready Player One both of which had visual effects supplied by ILM.
Yakfinities #71
The first Yakfinities Customizing Challenge of 2019 is underway!
Join in and make your own Concept Series figure in our forums after the jump!
GameStop Exclusive 6″ Imperial Rocket Trooper Preorder Info
If you’re looking to get a jump on the GameStop Exclusive 6″ Black Series Imperial Rocket Trooper before it goes online, head to your local store armed with code #189033 to preorder yours. Look for this to start shipping sometime this Spring.